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Jalapa area, Veracruz 7 inches, painted wood From the area of Jalapa, this unique mask is used for the Tocotines dance, a variant of the Dance of the Christians and Moors. Painted in red, white, and black details, these are very distinctive masks performed in... Mexican Mask, Mexican Folk Art, Local Festivals, Vintage Mannequin, Florida Style, Body Figure, Masks Art, Masks For Sale, Africans

Mexican Folk Art

Local Festivals

Vintage Mannequin

Jalapa area, Veracruz 7 inches, painted wood From the area of Jalapa, this unique mask is used for the Tocotines dance, a variant of the Dance of the Christians and Moors. Painted in red, white, and black details, these are very distinctive masks performed in...

Northern Hidalgo or Veracruz, Mexico 8.2 inches, painted wood The Northern area of these two states is Huasteca in ethnicity and where the Juan Negro dance is very popular. The dance tells the story of Mask Painting, Painting On Wood, Paper Mache Mask, Mask Makeup, Tattoo Illustration, Gothic Dolls, Face Painting Designs

Painting On Wood

Paper Mache Mask

Tattoo Illustration

Face Painting Designs

Northern Hidalgo or Veracruz, Mexico 8.2 inches, painted wood The Northern area of these two states is Huasteca in ethnicity and where the Juan Negro dance is very popular. The dance tells the story of

Western Amazon 10 inches, wood, natural pigment The Mayoruna (or Matses) Indians are the indigenous population between the Javari and Galvez Rivers where Peru and Brazil come together. There are about 3000 Mayoruna living in small villages. Brazil Wood, Tribal Art, World Cultures, African Art, Body Painting, Masquerade

Western Amazon 10 inches, wood, natural pigment The Mayoruna (or Matses) Indians are the indigenous population between the Javari and Galvez Rivers where Peru and Brazil come together. There are about 3000 Mayoruna living in small villages.

Tibet 10 inches, wood, paint During festivals, such as that held in the Autumn harvest period, masked dances were held in monasteries throughout Tibet. Somehow this mask ended up in a shop in nearby Nepal. Years ago Nepal required a red wax stamp on wood carvings being exported, which you can see on the back of this one. Simple Html, Mask Dance, Satyr, Wax Stamp, Fall Harvest, Nepal

Tibet 10 inches, wood, paint During festivals, such as that held in the Autumn harvest period, masked dances were held in monasteries throughout Tibet. Somehow this mask ended up in a shop in nearby Nepal. Years ago Nepal required a red wax stamp on wood carvings being exported, which you can see on the back of this one.

Alta Verapaz, Guatemala 7.5 inches, wood, paint A character from the Guacamaya dance, which is dominated by large bird-like animals. I have never seen this character or heard of the dance. Puppet Costume, African Masks, Like Animals, Puppets, Creations, Costumes

Alta Verapaz, Guatemala 7.5 inches, wood, paint A character from the Guacamaya dance, which is dominated by large bird-like animals. I have never seen this character or heard of the dance.

Dieng Plateau, Central Java 8 inches, wood, paint, nail polish Masks like this often turn up in poor rural areas, especially the Dieng Plateau. It has been repainted several times. The last time the bright colored drawing and the white teeth were quickly added using nail polish or something similar. Could have been inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Jean Michel, Beautiful Mask, Rural Area, White Teeth, Vintage Toys, Nail Polish, Sculpture

Dieng Plateau, Central Java 8 inches, wood, paint, nail polish Masks like this often turn up in poor rural areas, especially the Dieng Plateau. It has been repainted several times. The last time the bright colored drawing and the white teeth were quickly added using nail polish or something similar. Could have been inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Costa Rica, Central America 14 inches, wood, paint The Boruca Indians once a year hold their shamanic ceremony that is called Danza de los Diablitos. Over the years they gradually became famous for the colorfulness and complexity of their carved Diablo masks. Nowadays they make their living creating especially elaborate ones for sale to tourists and collectors. Costa Rica Art, Mask Face Paint, Pagan Festivals, Cool Wood Projects, African Sculptures, Mexico Culture, American Art

Mask Face Paint

Pagan Festivals

Cool Wood Projects

African Sculptures

Costa Rica, Central America 14 inches, wood, paint The Boruca Indians once a year hold their shamanic ceremony that is called Danza de los Diablitos. Over the years they gradually became famous for the colorfulness and complexity of their carved Diablo masks. Nowadays they make their living creating especially elaborate ones for sale to tourists and collectors.

Yoruba people, Nigeria 16.2 inches, painted wood It’s a big helmet mask made to be worn at a slight angle, with the dancer seeing through the mouth. Red and black painting with unusually large white teeth. This Egungun mask is obviously from a Yoruba area, possibly Owo or Akoko. Shows wear from use and age, including a repair at rear edge and white touch up to the eyes and teeth. Ancient Art, Ancient Aliens, Ancient History, Yoruba People, Black Painting, Black Art

Ancient History

Yoruba people, Nigeria 16.2 inches, painted wood It’s a big helmet mask made to be worn at a slight angle, with the dancer seeing through the mouth. Red and black painting with unusually large white teeth. This Egungun mask is obviously from a Yoruba area, possibly Owo or Akoko. Shows wear from use and age, including a repair at rear edge and white touch up to the eyes and teeth.

Binche, Belgium 9 inches, wax impregnated cloth The amazing masked carnival of Binche in Belgium involves most of the male inhabitants of the town spending the day marching through its streets in famous Gilles outfits. For the early morning march, the men all wear identical waxy masks creating a strangely spooky effect. This has been going on for many years, but you hardly ever see a mask for sale because the participants are sworn to keep and protect them.

Sepik River Area, Papua New Guinea 22 in, wood, ratan, natural pigments, feathers, shells Carved on the back of this mask are the words "New Guinea, 1944." It may originally have been collected by a WWII vet. What I'm sure of is the high quality of the craftsmanship. Look at how beautifully the decorative lines are applied, and the other additions are equally well done. Sepik River art doesn't get more handsome than this. Excellent condition. Arte Tribal, African Artwork, Decorative Lines, Art Premier, Folk, Arte Popular

African Artwork

Decorative Lines

Sepik River Area, Papua New Guinea 22 in, wood, ratan, natural pigments, feathers, shells Carved on the back of this mask are the words "New Guinea, 1944." It may originally have been collected by a WWII vet. What I'm sure of is the high quality of the craftsmanship. Look at how beautifully the decorative lines are applied, and the other additions are equally well done. Sepik River art doesn't get more handsome than this. Excellent condition.

15 inches, painted wood, cloth, string, articulated ears Though it looks like a large puppet from Mali, this is actually a mask from the Ouedah region of Benin (formerly called Dahomey). The ears are hinged with cloth and can be wiggled by pulling a string. Each ear is now fixed in place with a single screw for display purposes and can easily be removed. The Fon are well known for their decorative objects of metal made for the court. French West Africa, Statues, Animal Masks

French West Africa

15 inches, painted wood, cloth, string, articulated ears Though it looks like a large puppet from Mali, this is actually a mask from the Ouedah region of Benin (formerly called Dahomey). The ears are hinged with cloth and can be wiggled by pulling a string. Each ear is now fixed in place with a single screw for display purposes and can easily be removed. The Fon are well known for their decorative objects of metal made for the court.

State of Veracruz, Mexico 7.7 inches, carved wood with paint This mask demonstrates typical features of Moor masks from Veracruz-- pink face and dramatic painted sideburns, etc. The exaggerated stub nose and small chin, plus the rounded off corners at the upper back, seem like the work of a particular carver whose uniquely styled masks are found in the region of Carpinteros, but I have not yet discovered his name. Used. Sideburn Styles, Mardi Gras, Carved Wood

Sideburn Styles

State of Veracruz, Mexico 7.7 inches, carved wood with paint This mask demonstrates typical features of Moor masks from Veracruz-- pink face and dramatic painted sideburns, etc. The exaggerated stub nose and small chin, plus the rounded off corners at the upper back, seem like the work of a particular carver whose uniquely styled masks are found in the region of Carpinteros, but I have not yet discovered his name. Used.

Nootka people, W Vancouver Island, Canada 10 1/2 inches, old-growth red cedar, copper Carved by Ernie Chester and described as a Nootka Transformation Mask, however, it is actually a canoe mask. Year unknown. The lower lip has been broken off and professionally repaired. This is a style of mask that is meant to be viewed from either side. Native American Projects, Native American Masks, Canadian Art, Indigenous Art, Native Art

Native American Projects

Native American Masks

Nootka people, W Vancouver Island, Canada 10 1/2 inches, old-growth red cedar, copper Carved by Ernie Chester and described as a Nootka Transformation Mask, however, it is actually a canoe mask. Year unknown. The lower lip has been broken off and professionally repaired. This is a style of mask that is meant to be viewed from either side.

North India 15.5 in, papier mache Ganesh, the popular elephant-headed god, is (on this mask) equipped with a mouth that moves up and down. How could you not like this deity who removes all obstacles through bestowing wisdom. Condition is good-- though I can't figure out how to make the mouth work. It was formerly part of a collection of Ms Sharon Lowen, the well-known performer, scholar and writer of Indian traditional dance. Horror Artwork, North India, Elephant Head, Arts And Crafts Projects, Ganesha, Deities

Arts And Crafts Projects

North India 15.5 in, papier mache Ganesh, the popular elephant-headed god, is (on this mask) equipped with a mouth that moves up and down. How could you not like this deity who removes all obstacles through bestowing wisdom. Condition is good-- though I can't figure out how to make the mouth work. It was formerly part of a collection of Ms Sharon Lowen, the well-known performer, scholar and writer of Indian traditional dance.

American Indians, Inuit Art, Sculpture Clay

American Indians

Gelede is a cult in Benin and Western Nigeria concerned with the appeasement of witches. The masquerades are in honor of mother--whose power is especially manifest in elderly women, female ancestors, and the female Orisha. The Yoruba people are prolific artists and Gelede masks can take a variety of forms. The masks are based on the human face, but may be surmounted by elaborate coiffures or carvings. Small and with no eye holes. Lots of paint loss, but it's not flaking off anymore. Art Tribal, Atelier D Art, Art Sculpture

Gelede is a cult in Benin and Western Nigeria concerned with the appeasement of witches. The masquerades are in honor of mother--whose power is especially manifest in elderly women, female ancestors, and the female Orisha. The Yoruba people are prolific artists and Gelede masks can take a variety of forms. The masks are based on the human face, but may be surmounted by elaborate coiffures or carvings. Small and with no eye holes. Lots of paint loss, but it's not flaking off anymore.

Bamana people, Mali This wildly carved headpiece was part of a masquerade that is centered in the region around the city of Segou. Showing the combined imagery of a large bird with extended beak and a Bamana or Fulani woman, it is performed today by the young men. Dance troops of local youth groups sing, dance, drum, manipulate puppets or dance masks in a performance called the Sogo Ba. Bird Masks, Before Midnight, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone

Before Midnight

Bamana people, Mali This wildly carved headpiece was part of a masquerade that is centered in the region around the city of Segou. Showing the combined imagery of a large bird with extended beak and a Bamana or Fulani woman, it is performed today by the young men. Dance troops of local youth groups sing, dance, drum, manipulate puppets or dance masks in a performance called the Sogo Ba.